Monday 30 September 2019
Sunday 29 September 2019
Church for Sunday - St-Pierre Cathedral, Saintes
We had to drive down from here in the Loire Valley to Bordeaux on Friday so decided to make a stop at Saintes en-route, a place we had not visited. On arrival we headed over the river Charente to check ou the mighty St-Pierre Cathedral.
This 15th century Gothic monument is hard to miss with it massive bell tower dominating the skyline.
Inside is as you would expect of such a grand building with its central aisle leading to a flamboyant altar.
Saturday 28 September 2019
Friday 27 September 2019
Thursday 26 September 2019
Yesterday's where is it? - at Chaumont-sur-Loire
Yesterday's image was of a piece of art 'En Plein Midi' by Klaus Pinter which sits in the impressive stable block at Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire.
The stables currently plays host to this project, a sphere made up of a series of golden flowers and a number of different artist's work.
We actually consider that the stables ad dovecote are a piece of art in themselves!
Wednesday 25 September 2019
Tuesday 24 September 2019
Monday 23 September 2019
Monday's Loire Valley chateau - it's all in the detail - Chaumont-sur-Loire
On our second visit to the garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire last Wednesday I paid a bit more attention to the detail on the chateau itself.
Sunday 22 September 2019
Loire Valley church for Sunday...why not all of them?
Today for Journées Du Patrimoine we want to feature all the Loire Valley churches, many will be open today that may normally be closed - go visit one! Here is a small selection.
Saturday 21 September 2019
Friday 20 September 2019
Journees du Patrimoine 2019 - Free chateaux visits
Free visits to these chateaux and more
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
Every year, on the third weekend of September, heritage sites throughout the Loire Valley open their doors and share their history with you some free to enter,others at a reduced rate.
Thursday 19 September 2019
Yesterday's where is it? - at Chateau de Beauregard
Yesterday's terrace can be found at the entrance to the 'Jardin des portraits' at Chateau de Beauregard.
Wednesday 18 September 2019
Wednesday's where is it? - water feature and terrace.
Where would you find this water feature and terrace here in Centre-Val de Loire? - it is somewhere in Loir-et-Cher.
Tuesday 17 September 2019
Tuesday for towns in Centre-Val de Loire - Descartes in Southern Touraine
The Sunday morning market at Descartes remains popular throughout the year garand its public gardens are also a joy throughout the seasons.
Monday 16 September 2019
Monday's chateau in Centre-Val de Loire - Chateau de la Verrerie
Just 15 minutes outside of the town Aubigny-sur-Nère, in the department of Cher is the very Scottish looking Chateau de la Verrerie. It was built on land which had been given to John Stuart, Count of Darnley, in 1422, in recognition of his loyal services during the 'Hundred Years War' in the battle against the English. The chateau we see today was not actually built until the end of the 15th century by his grandson Béraud.
Saturday 14 September 2019
Friday 13 September 2019
Walking in Southern Touraine...
If you enjoy walking then choosing Southern Touraine as your holiday destination gives you say many opportunities you will be spoiled for choice!
Here is a link to some of the walks /routes we have experienced with our local walking club.
Thursday 12 September 2019
Something for the weekend...a little jazz anyone?
Jazz en Touraine
In its 33rd year
the jazz festival in MontLouis-sur-Loire
Wednesday 11 September 2019
Wednesday's where is it? - treehouse
Starting a new feature for Wednesdays - 'where is it?'. Do you know where you will find this great treehouse here in Centre-Val de Loire?
You will find it within the grounds of Chateau de Langeais
You will find it within the grounds of Chateau de Langeais
Tuesday 10 September 2019
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